
Exclusive: OPEI CEO Kris Kiser discusses cancellation of 2020 GIE+EXPO
With yesterday's announcement that GIE+EXPO has been postponed to 2021, Landscape Management's Seth Jones spoke with Kris Kiser, CEO of OPEI, and asked him if GIE+EXPO is insured; if a virtual show was considered; and how the decision was ultimately made to cancel the event for 2020.
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GIE+EXPO postponed until 2021
Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and continued regulatory uncertainty, the 2020 GIE+EXPO was postponed until next year.
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Landscapes 2020 to be virtual
The National Association of Landscape Professionals' annual education conference, held in conjunction with GIE+EXPO, will be held virtually for 2020.
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NALP forms Diversity and Inclusion Council
The NALP's new Diversity and Inclusion Council is meant to create initiatives with the goals of recruiting a more diverse membership, increasing engagement with members from underrepresented groups and building a more diverse leadership within the association.
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Arborjet, Ecologel launch program to help LCOs grow business
Arborjet and Ecologel's new Hydretain Advantage Program provides an opportunity for lawn care operators (LCOs) to grow their businesses while helping their customers combat dry spots, wilt, drought and watering restrictions, particularly during the driest months of the year.
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Case releases next generation of SiteWatch telematics platform
The next generation of Case Construction Equipment’s SiteWatch telematics platform features an all-new dashboard, more intuitive navigation and new overview sections that spotlight critical information without requiring the user to search extensively for the data.
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FX Luminaire adds new HS wall light
FX Luminaire's new addition is a minimalist, low-profile HS recessed wall light that is designed to accommodate the shorter steps of contemporary hardscapes.
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Insights from LM's editors and landscape industry leaders
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Five Questions: Jerry Grutz
Seth Jones chats with Jerry Grutz, owner, Lawn Doctor of Madison (Wis.), Dubuque (Iowa) and La Crosse (Wis.), about how he got into the business, the best vacation he’s ever had and more.
Skid-steer training success
Experts from ASV Holdings, Caterpillar, John Deere Construction & Forestry, Kubota and Vermeer provide insight on how design/build companies can properly train new skid-steer operators.
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